The Benefits of Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is a process from which many can benefit, but of which few take advantage. Most think of divorce as a nasty, difficult process that leads to little more than hurt feelings and life-long grudges. Mediation, however, offers a path that can allow individuals the chance to make their own decisions and to reach a compromise that helps both parties to move on to a healthier future...The Types of Spousal Support
There are 3 types of spousal support that are decreed by divorce courts. Spousal support is only demanded when there’s a marked difference in incomes between the spouses. If the two have comparable salaries, there’s rarely a spousal support decree. Partners in short term unions often do not get awarded spousal support. Long term marriages, those of 10 years or longer almost...Different Types of Child Custody
Deciding child custody is one of the issues you will have to face while filing for divorce, if there are children involved in your marriage. A divorcing couple’s final decree will address custody of any minor children, regardless whether this custody is achieved through litigation, mediation or agreement. There are four main types of custody. These are: Legal custody Physical custody...Should You Choose Mediation or a Divorce Lawyer?
Determining the type of divorce lawyer to hire can be quite a challenge. For many people, divorce filings have turned out to be expensive affairs. With the future of your children depending on how you proceed with the divorce, you need to choose a lawyer carefully. Before you choose a lawyer, it is important to know how you will make payment. In some cases, divorce lawyers are protected by...The Merits of Mediation for Separating Couples
The process of separation is never easy. If you are separating in Toronto, you might find that your entire life is turned upside down – and that one of your most important relationships is suddenly gone. Fortunately, you can benefit from the process of mediation – a process that can help you to communicate and to work with your former partner towards a better future. Making an...Little Known Benefits of Hiring a Family Lawyer
Some life changing events are nearly impossible to pull through without the help of others. A divorce is usually one of the hardest events to face in life, hence it is important to properly handle all the complicated details that unfortunately come during a divorce process. Choosing to hire a family lawyer in Toronto will make everything associated with your specific divorce much easier, and...
How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Ontario [Updated 2024]
Wondering how long does it take to get a divorce in Ontario? As in most other places, getting divorced in Ontario can be a difficult and time-consuming process. This is especially true when couples have a hard time communicating with one another and cannot reach acceptable agreements concerning the division of assets and the establishment of child custody and child support the process becomes...
by Fine & Associates Divorce, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mediation, Family Lawyer, SeparationOctober 26, 2013Top 5 Questions to Ask a Child Custody Lawyer in Toronto
There may come a time during the course of your life when you will require the services of a child custody lawyer in Toronto. Custody battles are rarely pleasant because the involved parties are usually ready do just about anything to make sure that they win the case. To survive this battle, one needs the services of a good custody lawyer. Here are 5 questions you should ask a custody lawyer...Podcast: How Assets are Divided in a Divorce in Ontario
document.createElement('audio'); http://zml-s3.zoomerradio.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goldhawk/2013-09-30-2-goldhawk-podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this transcribed interview with Dale Goldhawk of Zoomer Radio AM740 in Toronto, family and Toronto divorce lawyer Lorne Fine of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation offers advice on how assets are divided...